Keith Chilton, LMFT
California · 30 years in practice
Keith Chilton is a licensed marriage and family therapist who centers his work on helping people make sense of life changes and relationship struggles.
License and registration
- LMFT, California
- LMFT# 118833 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1891042818 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Keith
Keith Chilton is a licensed marriage and family therapist who centers his work on helping people make sense of life changes and relationship struggles. He brings 30 years of practice to sessions and focuses on practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and grief. Clients can expect straightforward conversation and a calm presence.
He listens for what matters to each person and helps them name patterns that cause pain. Sessions aim to clarify values, strengthen communication, and build everyday coping skills.
Background and approach
Keith draws on existential ideas to help people face hard questions about meaning, choice, and responsibility. He also uses acceptance and commitment approaches to teach tools for acting on values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Attachment-based work helps when past relationships shape present trust and intimacy problems.
He has long experience helping people with relationship troubles, parenting strain, career stress, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms. He also supports those coping with trauma, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and complicated family dynamics like blended families or adoption issues. Keith practices in California as an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. International clients may be seen when applicable to licensing rules and scheduling.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Keith lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Keith names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care
Existential Therapy helps people name what matters to them and face big questions about purpose and choice; it is useful when life changes or feelings of meaninglessness are central. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical steps to act on values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and supports efforts to change patterns in intimacy and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process where tools and focus may shift as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is low or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for short updates, homework support, or when writing helps someone process thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care across distances.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, career challenges, and related concerns.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
The style is conversational and practical, combining existential reflection with acceptance and commitment strategies and attachment-informed listening.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with individuals and people facing relationship and life-change issues.
What are the credentials and where is the therapist based?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients may be accepted where licensure and scheduling allow.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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